Thursday, January 21, 2016

Mustela Maternité for the Modern Mama: Cat Arambulo-Antonio

Mustela has developed the Mustela Maternité – a full range of 7
specialist products that are specifically formulated to provide targeted
responses to changes the skin undergoes during pregnancy: stretch marks
(prevention and recovery), moisturizing and itching, heavy legs, and loss of
firmness.It has a dermatologically proven clinical efficacy for each of
these issues that assure safety for mom and baby as well as hypoallergenic
skincare products that are 100 % compatible with breastfeeding. Mustela
guarantees that through a committed environmental-oriented approach, the
products are not only effective and safe but they are also practical and
pleasurable to use, giving both mother and child a unique sensation of comfort
and well-being. And lastly, all Mustela Maternité products contain avocado
peptides, a patented active ingredient which relieves sensations of tightness
and leaves the skin more elastic, supple, and comfortable.

The
skin care range consists of products that deal with the most common concerns
before, during, and after pregnancy. Stretch marks impact nearly one in two women
during pregnancy. Subjected to
continuous stretching, the skin develops stretch marks, mainly on the abdomen,
hips, thighs and breasts. The Stretch Marks Prevention Cream formula includes a
revolutionary patented active ingredient, Galactoarabinan, which come from
larch trees, that not only stimulate the synthesis of fibronectin but also that
of collagen and elastin, which combat stretch marks. The cream also includes
beeswax and shea butter, which moisturizes and nourishes the epidermis, leaving
skin soft and smooth. Lastly, it has
avocado peptides, a patented active ingredient at the heart of all Mustela
Maternité skincare products that relieves sensations of tightness and leaves
the skin more elastic and supple. The Stretch Marks Prevention Cream has been
proven to prevent stretch marks up to 96%. To complement the cream, mothers can
also use the Stretch Marks Prevention Oil which promises to improve the skin's
elasticity by 98%. The Stretch Marks Prevention Oil combines Lupeol, extracted
from lupine seeds, which is a plant extract active ingredient that stimulates
the biosynthesis of high quality collagen, and a bountiful bouquet of 100 %
natural precious oils from pomegranates, avocados, rosehips and baobab seeds to
nourish and improve the elasticity of the skin.

However,
for those who were not able to take measures to prevent stretch marks, the Stretch
Marks Recovery Serum is specially formulated for both developing and existing
stretch marks. It has an exclusive
combination of ingredients with targeted effects to reduce the visual impact of
stretch marks. One of the ingredients is the Elastoregulator, a plant extract
active ingredient that helps regenerate the collagen and elastin fibers that
are altered during the formation of stretch marks. The serum also has avocado
peptides and other micro-nutrients with healing properties that encourage skin
regeneration and also reduces stretch marks. Many
women also start to notice that their skin has become easily irritated during
the course of the pregnancy, something the Soothing Moisturising Balm is
specifically designed for – to strengthen the skin, maintain hydration and
prevent itchiness. To combat dry skin, the Soothing Moisturising Balm combines
avocado peptides, to relieve tightness and itching, and ceramides to strengthen
cell cohesion and maintain skin’s hydration.

When
expecting a new baby, women are always faced with tough decisions on how to
balance work and family life. Some women have demanding careers that require
them to return as soon as possible while others opt to stay at home with the
baby full-time. Most of the time many try to marry their careers with their
family lives by working from home. However, a woman will always choose
according to the best interests of her family and the modern mama will never
escape the challenge of balancing her work, her family time, and caring for
herself. This is the modern mama Mustela had in mind when they created the Mustela
Maternité range of skincare products.

Modern Mama Cat giving testimony during the press launch of Mustela Maternité

Modern mama Cat Arambulo-Antonio talks about balancing family, work, and feeling beautiful and a mama of two, going on three, who wears
many hats. Beyond being a known blogger and digital influencer, she is also a
fashion icon and interior designer. She is known to keep a busy schedule,
shuttling to and from meetings for brand collaborations, creating content for
her social media channels, spending time with her family, and running her
growing household. All this on her plate and yet she manages to resonate a
relaxed and positive spirit. One
may wonder, how does she manage to do all that and remain all smiles? “In work
and in life, I believe in time management,” she shares. “As a wife and a mom, I
try to get my work done when my husband is at the office or when my children
are at school and asleep. This is so that when they are home, I can dedicate
all of my time to them,” shares Arambulo-Antonio, whose roles as wife and
mother are high on the list of her priorities and this may be because of how
she is able to see pregnancy and motherhood as beautiful blessings.

According to Arambulo-Antonio, it isn't that
complicated of being a good mother and balancing the different roles she plays in life. She believes women need to make time for themselves. They need to
make time to exercise, to stay strong and healthy. They need to pamper
themselves and feel beautiful. And most of all, they need to use the right
products during the time their bodies are stretched and pushed to the limit
during pregnancy and after birth. “I
love the Mustela Maternité line. It has everything! The breast firming serum,
the light legs gel. While there are some changes that women cannot avoid, there
are ways to decrease their effects on the body. I especially love the stretch
marks prevention cream and oil. I use them every day! As a modern mama, being able to give the best of yourself to your family and your work is a lot about feeling beautiful inside and out. “You need to take care of yourself,” she wisely advises. “Because if you look good, you feel good too.” she enthuses.

The Mustela Maternité products are every mother’s most trusted friend, providing the care and support every woman needs to feel and look alluring, feminine, and beautiful during one of the challenging yet most rewarding times in her life. It is not only clinically
effective and safe, but are also designed to make expectant women and mothers'
skin feel soft, supple and beautiful.